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Post by mickywest on Jan 22, 2019 1:05:51 GMT
A little known type which led to the Languedoc eventually , here 'F3' competes in the 1938 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race Developed into the MB-161 which was series produced post-war as the Languedoc A bomber version, the MB-162 was exhibited at the 1938 Paris Salon (this photo was what kindled my interest) ....and more assorted Salon photos...https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/aviation-salon-paris?family=editorial&page=5&phrase=aviation%20salon%20paris&sort=best#license and....https://artsandculture.google.com/search?q=life%20aviation%20salon%20paris (1949) Attachments:
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Post by transporthistorian on Jan 22, 2019 13:26:46 GMT
A little bit more aesthetically pleasing to look at than the Languedoc.
More streamlined.
Front end reminds me a little bit of the DH Albatross. (only a little bit though!)
Wouldn't mind owning one and sticking it on a piece of land somewhere.
Presumably none survived? Was it a one-off?
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Post by mickywest on Jan 22, 2019 14:08:54 GMT
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Post by transporthistorian on Jan 22, 2019 15:52:24 GMT
Thanks Micky. I'll have a gander at those two URLs.
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Post by nigeldingley on Jan 22, 2019 18:53:54 GMT
You may like to try our French colleagues (Branche Francaise d'Air-Britain). If you send an email to Patrick Vinot-Prefontaine, I'm sure he would be able to give you some more information. If you contact me off line, I'll give you his email address. Nigel Dingley 19925
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Post by mickywest on Jan 22, 2019 21:53:27 GMT
Nigel...Does the Branche Francaise (or other source) have an illustrated book or webpage on these lesser known late 1930s/ early 1940s types? I know they did a booklet on the successful post-war types, but what about the one-offs?
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